Description
Nicotinic Acid is a form of vitamin B3 obtained from processed food and vegetables. Nicotinic Acid is a precursor of NAD and NADP. Medication of it can be used for the treatment of high blood cholesterol and pellagra.
Vitamin supplement in health care products.
Synonyms
Niacin; 3-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 3-Carboxypyridine
IUPAC Name
pyridine-3-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C6H5NO2
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC(=CN=C1)C(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H5NO2/c8-6(9)5-2-1-3-7-4-5/h1-4H,(H,8,9)
InChIKey
PVNIIMVLHYAWGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point
>200°C (dec.)
Solubility
1-5 g/100 mL at 17 °C
Application
Ingredient of health care products.
Storage
Keep container tightly closed in a dry place.
Refractive Index
1.466 (20°C)
Risk Statements
R36/37/38
Safety Statements
S26-S36
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.